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If you want to change your mood in an instant, what do you do? There are no rules about what you can and can’t do. Some people like to exercise to increase their endorphins, some listen to music, and some have found the quickest way is to have a good laugh. The next time youRead more

If you’re like many people, you expect that tomorrow will be easier, better, and less stressful than today is. Do you ever find yourself saying, “I am exhausted. I’ll get some sleep next weekend when this project is done” or “I don’t have time to exercise while I’m raising three kids. I’ll exercise when they’re older”?Read more

What does it mean to live authentically? If you’re interested in hearing several expert opinions on this topic, please join me, along with four other speakers, for the free ‘Authentically You Telesummit’ November 1-3, 2013. If you’ve always wondered how to be authentic in challenging situations, with people who aren’t, or when you’re under stress, you’llRead more

I believe it is. We will witness peace when we as global citizens shift our focus — when we make it a priority to share rather than shoot, to aid rather than arm, to feed rather than force, and to care rather than conquer. As people of the world, it is imperative for us toRead more

BizzyToothMommy blogger, dentist, and business owner Ritu Rao interviewed me recently about how to find fulfillment in your business and life. While her blog is written for dentists who own their own business and are also mothers, our discussion applies to anyone. Enjoy this 22 minute conversation about ways you can find satisfaction in yourRead more

Note from Elise: Occasionally I invite guests to post their thoughts for you. Today’s guest is George Huang. I think you’ll enjoy his unique voice and ideas. At the end of the post, you can read a brief bio about him. Enjoy! George Huang On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, declaringRead more

This is something I learned the hard way. I couldn’t understand why I kept having to interact with people who were mean, disrespectful, rude, demeaning, and abusive to me. I would tell them it wasn’t acceptable, but then I’d stick around and re-engage with them. So although my words were saying it wasn’t okay, myRead more

No matter how much you evolve, you are ultimately still in a human body, living a human experience here on Earth. As such, there’s no point in being upset with yourself when you have feelings or when you respond to a situation humanly. While in human form, there is no point at which we transcendRead more

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” – Michelangelo “I see the divinity in each person and I adjust until they set themselves free!” – Louis Corleto If this sounds like a great concept that isn’t practical, do yourself a favor and try a little experiment. Commit toRead more

After yesterday’s bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon, you might be wondering how to hold such acts in your heart and mind. What exactly is a loving, unified response to such violence? Lee Harris shares this beautiful approach: “The ‘heart of war’ is in us as a culture and has been for thousands ofRead more